These Books are Literally Winter.

[@annagrace201]

You have quickly become one of my favorite KZbinrs ever!! Such an inspirational and lovely gal! :-)

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Omg. That’s so nice and really warms my heart. Thank you 🥹🥹🥹

[@Kiki-oo3bw]

her being a winter baby makes SO much sense to me (a compliment btw)

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Winter babies foreva!!

[@AnaMariaBotoser]

I LOVE Claire Keegan! - I’m very into that economical writing in which every word seems to have been placed carefully and with purpose - ‘Foster’ is very good too☺️

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

YES! She doesn’t need to write much-just enough to tell the story. I love that.

[@jennie-cc9dh]

A true Capricorn ♑️ ❤. Resonates with me. I’m also a Capricorn. Give me all the dark, deep, cold, depressing vibes. It makes me feel so much better about myself 😅

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

YES! Nobody understand us quite like the cold winter months

[@cupofkeyshae]

I really enjoyed Small Things Like These. It's also being turned into a movie starring Cillian Murphy!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I heard!! You know it’ll be a banger

[@jacktheblackcat17]

I love hearing you talk about Krakauer. I actually just finished Classic Krakauer this past week from your recommendation. I've only read Into the Wild a few years ago but I have a similar fondness for him and I can't wait to dig into his work more. Happy almost winter!

[@jacktheblackcat17]

Also the background of this video and the clip at the end are so lovely!!! What a wintry setting.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Omg!!! I hope you got something out of CK. The trouble teen camp still freaks me out

[@em_harring]

If you haven't read Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk I'd highly recommend! A great winter-y read--I loved the audiobook.

[@LovelyDay11]

Oh so brilliant! And fit for reading in winter. Loved it ❤

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I’ve heard so many great things about that book in particular and her other works. I definitely am keen to pick her up.

[@fiddleleaffiction]

My two favorite booktubers are both winter-loving girlies - you and Emmie/Emma 💕 you described winter so well through these books, loved this. I read Hunger earlier this year because of you and it was so moving! It has stuck with me in a very haunting way. I feel like I don’t have a lot of winter recs under my belt, but I did just finish Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead and felt like that was a really good spooky, unsettling winter book!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Love Emmie!! I have a friend from Poland and he hasn’t stopped recommending Olga’s work. I feel like I need to pick her up!

[@gaelliott61]

When I think winter, I automatically think of Dr. Zhivago-both the movie and the book. Winter is used as a device to highlight the beauty of the season but also how harsh it (and life itself) is, and they contrast it with the spring time, and how life is easier then.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Absolutely true. Life does seem easier when the sun is out.

[@rubyparchment5523]

I enjoyed HUNGER! So true to life, in that whenever he did get a break, he didn’t make the most of it.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Oh hell yeah. That’s a perfect way to put it

[@jobuckley2999]

The Terror by Dan Simmons. Ships frozen in the Artic Sea. Minus 54F. A lurking creature. Amazing writing and characters. A fantastic Winter read.

[@fiddleleaffiction]

I love Hyperion and lurking creatures, so I’ve wanted to give this a try but the length is intimidating!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

What! Reminds me of Shackleton’s Expedition. Minus 54! Unbelievable and definitely winter!!!

[@ominouscloud999]

you’re such a TRUE capricorn it’s insane

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Hahaha I agree. I had someone read all my signs and I’m so heavily Capricorn it’s ridiculous

[@papuknots8146]

My winter favorites are The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis and a more adult book is The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey ❄️🩵 Also Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather! ❄️

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Ohhh yes. Lion, Witch and Wardrobe is the most perfect winter read!!

[@ReadADayClub]

Love your energy!! And just what I needed to finally pick up Knut Hamsun's 'Hunger' which has been on my TBR shelf for ages. Do give James Joyce's 'The Dead' a try; very atmospheric and bleak. Yasunari Kawabata's 'Snow Country' is definitely a winter read through and through. I would also recommend Mike Leigh's 'Naked' (a film) if you haven't already watched it. It's gritty, existential, and cold. It reeks of suffocation, which I think might be reminiscent of Hamsun's 'Hunger'. Also, I just thought of Kafka's 'The Castle' though I'm not sure if the story is set in the winter, but it does evoke a similar feeling. Again, great video. Can't wait for more!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Love your videos!! Maybe it will be a Joyce year for me. Only read Dubliners by him, but still remember it so well

[@SavidgeReads]

Totally agree on Eileen, I am really intrigued for the film to see what Moshfegh does with it. In Cold Blood is one of the best non fiction books I’ve ever read. Made me cry at one specific point IYKYK.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

🫂 Have we seen Eileen yet???! I’m hearing zero hype about it and it worries me

[@SavidgeReads]

@@AnaWallaceJohnsonI saw it on Monday and it was really good. Quite short. Very Hitchcockian, say that after a sherry. Anne Hathaway superb!

[@tine272]

yayy finally a non-norwegian booktuber talking about Knut Hamsun

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

it’s such a great novel! So cold, but sooo good

[@cathyg.9996]

I just read Eileen and wow what a ride! Creepy, dark and gloomy but she can write and hold the reader’s attention. I was very engrossed. I read In Cold Blood when I was around 19 years old many many years ago and instantly became a big fan of Capote. Great video as always Ana! ❤

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Eileen is so wild-I wonder how the movie will make the story come to life.

[@literarylayer]

This room is beautiful

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Thank you-momma has a great eye

[@JohnSeney]

With most writers, the best part of them is what they put on paper. I suggest to be careful about assuming the personal "great guyness" of your favorites. Large publication is a massive ego rush that many cannot withstand. And others like Bukowski, Celine and Pound (all favorites of mine) have had enormous egos even while wallowing in poverty

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Agreed! I don’t think Krakauer has too much of a personality off the paper, or any that I’ve heard of. Bukowski and the others definitely have their reputations outside of the books (i do find myself sometimes considering that almost more than their actual work)

[@Brittreads]

I LOL’d at “he’s a great guy….i think” 😂 I wrote all of these down for January when I’m sad the holidays are over! Thank you for all the recommendations!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Lmaoooo ya never know! Fingers crossed he’s a good guy

[@devrimkureksiz7611]

I'm a February girlie so winter is my favourite season. I love this list, will definitely check these out!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

February and January go hand in hand, baby

[@sophiethepegasus]

Hunger is really good, I hope I get to read it again some day! Another Norwegian classic that I highly recommend is the Ice Palace by Tarjei Vesaas. It is literally about a girl who gets lost in a glacier, and the lives of the people left behind. I highly, highly recommend.

[@sophiethepegasus]

Actually, fuck it, Hamlet is a Winter read too

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

lmaooo yes, baby, YES! And Ice Palace is up there on my list. Heard from so many people that it’s a must

[@Maya-11146]

I've just come across your channel. Love your personality! And love the hair too! Please do a video of how you make your hair one day 😊❤

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Thank you!! I’ll add it into a vlog. Its not too difficult!

[@linalikesreading]

Your voice is so pleasant to listen to!💜

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Thank you so much!!

[@nike607]

I discovered your Channel yesterday and i finally feel like i found the booktuber i was searching for 🥰 Mostly because the Books you talk about are amazing and are not only science fiction and Fantasy but also because you seem so extremely sweet ;)

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Thank you!! There’s so many great bookietubers. I’m happy you made it to this side of the internet :)))

[@Cakewalkingbaby]

Another winterbaby here🤗 Reading Light in August by Faulkner, dark, complex, poetic, loving it!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Ooooh, oh yeah. Faulkner will mooooove your emotions

[@louisefaulkner1983]

GHOSTS by Edith Wharton. Perfect for the dark winter season. The writing blew my mind.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Apparently her old home is incredibly haunted!

[@louisefaulkner1983]

wow. Makes so much more sense now! The way she wrote about homes send shiver down the spine! Her writing is so elegant which in this genre, actually leaves the reader suffused in fear. @@AnaWallaceJohnson

[@r_r_r_r]

Horoscope + book mashup video?! Yes pls!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I think it might kick off the new year!

[@pennPi]

When I think of winter, Secret History and Burial Rites come to mind. 🥶❄️💨

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Oh yes, the most iconic scene from TSH is the snowed out scene

[@mattm4234]

Have recently discovered this channel and Ana is like the best book friend I have always wanted 😌

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

We’re all in this together, baby❤️

[@mountainbikingvampirewitch]

This gorgeous sweater in this gorgeous room is Pinterest-worthy

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

❤️❤️❤️

[@officialyza]

she reminds me of Caitriona Balfe or Claire Fraser from Outlander especially when she smiles she looks so pretty 🫶🤍 anyone notice the resemblance?

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I’ve heard that before. Huge compliment. Thank you so much 💗💗💗

[@xreflecti0nsx]

Ana, I urge you to read Tove Ditlevsen's "Copenhagen Trilogy", I have a feeling you might like it. I've read it last year in January and couldn't put it down!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I think you’re right. I have heard she’s amazing. I love a good trilogy, too

[@lputube123]

Wintery books are my favs! Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata is one I’d highly recommend. Recently read Small Things Like These and loved it. Make this a yearly video! 🫶

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Noted!! I’ll make it a yearly thing!

[@lputube123]

@@AnaWallaceJohnson ❤️

[@haleyloud]

Highly recommend the Wayward Pines trilogy for a stellar chilly season reading experience. Everything I have read by Blake Crouch has exceeded my expectations, especially what I have listened to on audio!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I love a good audiobook accomplishment!!

[@pallaviaggarwal1308]

This was so fun! also, you should try the storygraph, it's a lot better than goodreads, you can give 025,.5 and .75 star values, you can track audiobooks separately, and they've got this really great challenges feature, i've been doing the around the world challenge where you track how many countries you've read books from, there's no deadline per se, just a great way to find books and track them. Also, the perfect winter books for me are the original fairy tales, hans christian anderson, grimm brothers, perfectly dark and fireplace-y.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I’ve heard how great story graph is. I tried to transfer from goodreads and it was all jumbled up. I should sit down and properly do it

[@mvhLinda]

Have you read Jon Fosse (this years norwegian nobel prize winner?) The septology is a perfect winter/christmas book. The style is hypnotizing!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

No, I haven’t yet! He keeps popping up in my world, though, so it might be time

[@TheMarysia888]

"Strega" by Johanne Lykke Holm is an excellent winter read, I read it while in the mountains last year and it was a great experience. also a pretty short book

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Reminds me of the book Strega Nona!

[@CM-yo9jk]

I am a winter baby too. True winter.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

We feel things different!

[@zrienkersh1475]

I was born on Jan 10th too! And on the coldest recorded day in Virginia’s history where I was born.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Really??? What a great memory!

[@brandimullins3627]

Would love a home tour! That room looks so lovely

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I gotta convince my parents to let me! It’s my favorite room in the house!

[@muniram2064]

You’re my favorite booktuber now

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Hugs!!

[@OhnoGrimmei]

you remind me so much of the character Claire from Outlander!! such a timeless beauty! This video was lovely! You've gained a new follower.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

thank you so much!! So happy you’re here. I’ve heard that before and it’s a major compliment!! ❤️❤️

[@mame-musing]

“The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats ☃️. (Newberry Medal Winner) “Snow Treasure” by Marie McSwigin “A Separate Peace” by John Knowles “The Little Match Girl” by Hans Christian Andersen “The Dead” by James Joyce

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Oh yeah. This is definitely a winter list

[@uxueuriarte6520]

I love the books, I love the video, and I love your house but over all, I love your hair (we neeeed a tutorial!!)

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

love love love ya! I’ll do a hair tutorial in a vlog sometime soon!

[@unemployed_h]

Nice interior where you filmed!!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Thank you. My mom is an antique queen

[@MothsAreTheBest]

Also I have maybe the 2 best winter recommendations... ever!?!? no I cant claim that, but they ARE very good: "Thin air" and "Dark Matter" both by Michelle Paver. They're easy reads but very atmospheric, one of them takes place in Svalbard, the other on Mt. Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Oh hell yeah!! Those locations are WINTER, baby

[@knitnkitten]

🌬️Thank you❄️

[@zahraaallawati1886]

As a January/Winter baby I also associate myself with Eileen too!!!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

literally very seen and I’m not sure what that says about us lmao

[@zahraaallawati1886]

@@AnaWallaceJohnson there is something about Eileen’s chaotic personality that just clicks with me lmao

[@AmalijaKomar]

Kafka, The Castle is a good recommendation. There is a collection of short stories,Tales from Kolima from Shalamov. This is a true masterpiece about Gulag. Really don't know was this translated to English.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Oh wow. Sounds absolutely like a winter read. Dark and brooding

[@kirstennielsen9210]

If I had such a comfy pink💗sofa...I'd be sitting in that instead of at the floor 😛

[@Adyrocky15]

Love all your content! & I'm a January 10th baby too!! 1977!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Hell yeah!!! We are a special breed!!

[@nthabiandherbooks]

So funny because I am a January baby but because I was born in South Africa I identified deeply with being a summer baby… until I moved to England and now I am 100% I should have been a winter baby (South African winter). Great and interesting suggestions as usual!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

She’s back!!! And omg, England winter is REAL! What a body shock it must be. I sometimes wonder if I was born in a different hemisphere how different my life would’ve been being a summer baby!! Haha

[@softseashell]

your channel is so underrated !!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@janehex]

Fellow January baby, I think I might appreciate it more if it weren't for the fact that my birthday falls eleven days after Christmas and four days after New Year's so by then people are pretty much done celebrating and have made resolutions to quit spending money, drinking, eating cake 😫

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

TOTALLY UNDERSTAND. I don’t even remind people it’s my birthday because everyone is tired from the holidays

[@fearless6288]

omg!! AWJ, your bday is the same day as my boyfriend (the president of the oleg fanclub) no wonder we love your content so much we were watching a CAPRICORN this whole time❗️ my winter books are great expectations and catcher in the rye ❄️❄️❄️ basic BUT chilly! also when is patreon happening❓💋

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Hahahaha the Oleg fan club!! (I’m also a member-must be a January thing) And I gotta get on the Patreon. What would you like to see??

[@reaganwiles_art]

Frost, Tolstoy, Jack London, Jean Giono, oh yes One Day, deadly, Hunger hell yeah, Bubu Of Montparnasse, Louis-Philippe, Baudelaire, The Silmarillion, Nightwood, Djuna Barnes, Willa Cather!...

[@reaganwiles_art]

Hans Christian Andersen, "The Little Match Girl", Dostoïevski "The Christmas Tree"

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Ohhhh yes. Jack London! I’ve been seeing his name so much in my orbit lately

[@teneshaanderson4761]

I just read the climb which refutes some of the contents of into thin air. I would give it a read it might make you question Jon Krakauer

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Ooooh! Woah, will definitely check that out. I love a good counter narrative. Thank you!!

[@hamdia2259]

i love love love love love love love love your channel

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

thank you!! 🥹🥹🥹

[@jennymcevoy8961]

My birthday is January 11th....🥰🥰🥰im very much a Capricorn!!also...im from Tipperary Town.....a small Irish town😊

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

omg. I love this so much. Capricorns are some of my favorites (I’m biased)

[@hamdia2259]

new background unlocked

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

lmaooo new features unlocked

[@LittleMew133]

Oh hey, Happy Belated Birthday.

[@LittlePinkBonBon]

What wonderful recs! I'm excited to be a new sub!!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Thank you so much for being here!

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

My suggestions are The Winter Solider by Daniel Mason Snow by Orhan Pamuk Snow by John Banville 🍀👋☘️📖🇮🇪📚📕☕️

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Just by the titles alone, I agree!!

[@foxingboarder2744]

of course youre a capricorn..... me too

[@muniram2064]

Can you do specific book recommendations where we ask you for recommendations

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Yeah, I’d definitely love to do that. I think I’ll do it as a community tab post. Keep posted 👀

[@cathy2142]

The childrens blizzard

[@frannook]

I missed my call being a winter baby. I was born in July, I do NOT feel represented and seen.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Hahaha!!! January is such a good hibernation people. I celebrate my birthday throughout the whole holiday season

[@MothsAreTheBest]

wow I love the room you're in! Are you at your parents'?

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Yes! My mom’s antique room haha

[@marilinda..]

Any tips on getting into audiobooks?? Ive tried it sometimes, but i never fully pay attention :/

[@rubyanddelilahandnani]

I do both physical and audio book. I follow along with the narrator

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Best tip I’ve given is treat it like a podcast. Maybe start with a non-fiction book about a topic you’re really passionate about and learn how to sink into the rhythm of listening and comprehending. And then slowly integrate varying topics into your rotation of books. Also, make sure it’s a good narrator!

[@kikadds]

I could not watch the video because the camera movement made me sick, but I heard you talk about very interesting books. :)

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

My mom said the same thing! Noted! I’ll fix the editing. Thanks for listening ❤️

[@mountainbikingvampirewitch]

As a Capricorn born on January 8th, I can confirm and relate to absolutely everything you said about being born in January. And when I saw the title of this video I immediately thought of Eileen ❤

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Omg Cappy love. I’ll think of u on January 8th bb

[@wordsofclover]

The Irish accent 😂🙈

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Lmaooooo it was a failed effort

[@marjoriedybec3450]

Ethan Frome.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Oh ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@fernandoojeda2132]

😁

[@riviereroviere]

ur so cool and elegant Ana

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

thank you-you da best

[@rubyanddelilahandnani]

Is your bday January 10th? Idk why I think you once mentioned it and I might have been like Mine is the 10th too! 😅

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

January 10th hive unite!!!

[@karaosully]

I love you 🥰🥰🥰

[@karaosully]

I don’t know anything but you just seem so cool!! Good for you!!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

You’re iconic!

[@karaosully]

@@AnaWallaceJohnson 🥰🥰🥰 thanks

[@omalleysmith9100]

The only problem I have with "Eileen" is that the characters talk about riding their motorcycles in winter a couple times, and anyone who lives in a wintery place, or even those who don't, KNOW that nobody rides a motorcycle on snow and ice. lol. That said, I love Ottessa Moshfegh. Big fan.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Lmaooo so funny you said this. Quite literally during the filming of this video Oleg was talking about winter storage for his motorcycle

[@carolinaapintoo]

Girl crush

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Love ya 💗

[@Ozgipsy]

It IS a bad Irish accent…but a great video.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Hahaha the worst Irish accent!!

[@lacampanella2406]

Pls can we be friends

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Friendship bracelet incoming

[@Sthemingway]

I bet you already know this, but the many people with whom you share a birthday are Rod Stewart, George Foreman, Pat Benatar, Shawn Colvin, and Gurinder Chadha (directed Bend It Like Beckham).

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Actually I didn’t know! I only knew the guy who plays Charlotte’s husband in SATC has the same birthday haha.

[@dreamterry]

It is not possible for books to be LITERALLY winter. You are a writer, and should know better. Come on.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Hehehe sometimes you gotta play with words

[@bi5267]

Love thiiis. One question: do you have an Instagram account?

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I don’t! Yet! I might at some point, though!

[@bi5267]

​@@AnaWallaceJohnsonHope so!